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First came the the BMW 4 Series Coupé and Convertible, and then the Gran Coupé – for those that wanted more than two doors and didn’t want a 3-series sedan (!?)… or GT. Hmm that doesn’t make sense, but here we are. According to BMW the “4 Series Gran Coupé combines the sleek look of …

Don’t forget…. We’ll be tweeting live from the show – including pictures from the vehicle launches as well as other auto-related information/pictures. The Tweets will simultaneously be fed to our Facebook page if you’d rather follow us there. Follow us on Twitter: @Road_Test or follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/RoadTest.org using the hashtag: #cias2015 The following exotic vehicles …

CANADIAN VEHICLE PREMIERES As promised, here are some more details of the vehicles you’ll see at the 2015 CIAS in Toronto running February 13-22, 2015. Tomorrow we’ll preview the AUTOEXOTICA VEHICLES from the show.. The following vehicle premieres will take place at the 42nd edition of the Canadian International AutoShow: ACURA NSX ** AUDI 2016 …

Once again the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) is about to arrive in Toronto for 9 days, and we’ll be there for the Media Day on Thursday February 12th. Last year we tried something a little different and we’ll continue expanding on that again this year. We’ll be tweeting live from the show – including pictures …

All-new Ford GT supercar sets new standards for Ford innovation through performance with advances in light-weighting, aerodynamics and ultra-efficient EcoBoost® engine Ford GT features the most powerful EcoBoost production engine ever – a new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600 horsepower! Ford today unveiled the all-new GT, an ultra-high-performance supercar that serves as …

First came the the BMW 4 Series Coupé and Convertible, and then the Gran Coupé – for those that wanted more than two doors and didn’t want a 3-series sedan (!?)… or GT.

Hmm that doesn’t make sense, but here we are.

According to BMW the “4 Series Gran Coupé combines the sleek look of a two-door coupé with the functionality provided by four-doors and expansive spaciousness, including a wide-access luggage compartment.” To you and I that means – it’s a 4-door hatchback. I know I’m getting old, but it don’t look like a 2-door coupe to me – it looks like a 4-door sedan with a bonus huge rear hatch that looks like a trunk not a hatch.

This raises some serious questions – most notably – WHY does this vehicle exist? Time for me to investigate. So off to Germany we went – to the home of high-speed autobahns… Time to see just what this thing is all about… Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t forget…. We’ll be tweeting live from the show – including pictures from the vehicle launches as well as other auto-related information/pictures. The Tweets will simultaneously be fed to our Facebook page if you’d rather follow us there. Follow us on Twitter: @Road_Test or follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/RoadTest.org using the hashtag: #cias2015

The following exotic vehicles will be on display at the 42nd edition of the Canadian International AutoShow:

PFAFF2015 MCLAREN 650S Coupe, 2015 650S Spider & a 2012 12C
Pfaff | McLaren is thrilled to be back at the 2015 Canadian International Auto Show for another successful year. Guests can look forward to seeing 3 McLaren models at this year’s show, including a 2015 650S Coupe, a 2015 650S Spider and a 2012 12C Coupe that features a custom MSO (McLaren Special Operations) front bumper.

CANADIAN VEHICLE PREMIERES
As promised, here are some more details of the vehicles you’ll see at the 2015 CIAS in Toronto running February 13-22, 2015. Tomorrow we’ll preview the AUTOEXOTICA VEHICLES from the show..

The following vehicle premieres will take place at the 42nd edition of the Canadian International AutoShow:

ACURANSX

**AUDI2016 Audi RS7
Dynamics in a new top form – Audi has honed the RS 7 Sportback. The large five-door coupé comes with new LED headlights and even more enhanced infotainment features. With 560 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, its 4.0 TFSI engine provides for an impressive driving performance.

2016 Audi TTS Coupe
A modern classic re-launched: Audi introduces the third generation of the TT to the road. The compact sports car captivates as a design icon with the driving dynamics of a genuine sports car and a revolutionary, fully digital cockpit. Read the rest of this entry »

Once again the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) is about to arrive in Toronto for 9 days, and we’ll be there for the Media Day on Thursday February 12th. Last year we tried something a little different and we’ll continue expanding on that again this year.

We’ll be tweeting live from the show – including pictures from the vehicle launches as well as other auto-related information/pictures. The Tweets will simultaneously be fed to our Facebook page if you’d rather follow us there. Follow us on Twitter: @Road_Test or follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/RoadTest.org using the hashtag: #cias2015

45 Canadian premieres
So what are we going to see at the show this year?
Here’s a quick overall view of the show… Next week we’ll expand and give you more details. This is going to be the best show yet!

The Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) has been redefining “car shows” since 1974, bringing more dynamic, interactive content and an expanded lineup of spectacular new metal to Toronto every year.

The CIAS is the largest consumer show of any kind in Canada — in size and attendance, with more female visitors than any other show. Read the rest of this entry »

DETROIT, Jan. 13, 2015 – The all-new 2016 Lincoln MKX, debuting today at the North American International Auto Show, is designed to attract a wide range of customers in the United States and beyond by more technology, engine choices and personalization options.

Lincoln MKX offers the first high-end Revel® audio system in a vehicle (an automotive first), and an available advanced 2.7-litre twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® V-6 engine, helps make this the most powerful, best-handling, quietest Lincoln MKX ever.

“We are focused on delivering engaging and refined luxury vehicles with innovative and thoughtful technologies.” said Kumar Galhotra, president of Lincoln. “The all-new Lincoln MKX reflects that focus.” Read the rest of this entry »

“Offering an off-road-style package on the Ram 1500 has been on our to-do list for some time but the right combination didn’t present itself until now,” said Bob Hegbloom, President and CEO — Ram Truck Brand, FCA US LLC. “The Rebel drops right into a core segment of the truck market with unique design cues and can-do attitude backed by Ram Truck engineering.”New exterior design highlights
Rebel features an all-new grille with prominent billet silver “RAM” letter badge. Departing from the brand’s iconic “cross-hair” designs, the blacked-out Rebel grille tops a completely new black off-road front bumper design with a durable powder-coated surface, which incorporates a powder coated, billet silver skid plate, new front tow hooks and new LED fog lamps. Black bezel bi-functional projector headlamps with LED marker lights lie beneath an aluminum, twin-snorkel sport hood. Read the rest of this entry »

Ford has reengineered every part of the F-150 Raptor to make it the toughest, smartest, most capable off-roader – and more efficient than ever.

“When we created the first Raptor, we set out to prove vehicle performance isn’t just measured on the street or at the track – off-road can be even more fun,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “The original Raptor, plus enhancements on the all-new F-150 set the bar for us to make the all-new Raptor better in every way.” Read the rest of this entry »

OAKVILLE, Ont., January 5, 2015 – Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. is the top-selling auto-maker in Canada for the fifth consecutive year, marking its best year of sales since 1997. The Ford F-Series was the top-selling pickup in Canada for the 49thconsecutive year, as well as the best-selling vehicle in Canada for the fifth year in a row.

“We delivered another top-selling year by focusing all our efforts on what’s right for our customers,” said Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. “We are so thankful for the loyalty of our customers and the commitment of our dealers that resulted in a strong 2014.”

Sales increases in December were experienced across the line-up with total car sales up by 76 per cent. Ford Focus, Fusion and Fiesta were up 37 per cent, 73 per cent and 67 per cent respectively.

F- Series was up 37 per cent in December with the all-new 2015 F-150 hitting dealerships throughout the month of December.

The reinvention of the Lincoln brand led to an overall sales increase of 17 per cent in 2014.

“The new Lincoln is clearly resonating with consumers with new products like the all-new Lincoln MKC, Lincoln’s first small premium utility vehicle,” said Craig. Read the rest of this entry »